Family
Geometridae

This page contains information about Common Brown Lopper Moths that we found in
the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Wingspan 40mm

The
moths have camouflaged wing patterns. Imagine if they rest on tree bark, they
are hardly been seen. These patterns are wavy lines extend across both fore and
hind wings. These moths rest with a standard posture, holding wings
outspread and tightly pressed against the surface on which they are sitting.
This eliminates the shadow as well as the wings outline for a better
camouflaged posture.

The above pictures were taken in mid-winter, the moths rested on our window glass
in a cool night. Their colour vary from grey to brown.

The Bottom view is quite different from the top view. There are the dark
patterns along the wings edges and yellow near the body. Their caterpillar is green in colour resemble
plants stem.

The adult moths of this species are varied in their colours, from an light
grey, pale brown to deep green.

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Last updated: March 25, 2009.